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Comparison: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Dunlop (89%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/45 R18 test, where both the ContiWinterContact TS 850P and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P has C wet grip rating, whereas 59% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has B rating.

Test Profile

Continental
ContiWinterContact TS 850P
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Number of tests
16
49
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.6
4.9
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
113
191

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
82%
Continental
ContiWinterContact TS 850P
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
88%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Wet Handling
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
92%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
92%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
72%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
67%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
70%
Continental
ContiWinterContact TS 850P
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
68%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
58%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Dry Handling
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
82%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
65%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
73%
Continental
ContiWinterContact TS 850P
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
73%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Snow Traction
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
73%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Snow Handling
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
74%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
86%
Snow Circle Cornering
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
71%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
73%
Continental
ContiWinterContact TS 850P
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
76%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
61%
Ride Comfort
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
70%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Economy
Confidence
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
80%
Continental
ContiWinterContact TS 850P
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
75%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Mileage
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
85%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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